The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Islington
The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, 125 Central Street, London, EC1V 8AP
How it compares in Islington
In Islington, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina sits behind roughly 1,536 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,536 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ← The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina | |
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina
What is The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina's food hygiene rating?
The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Islington Council on 2 May 2023.
Is The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina last inspected?
The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina was last inspected on 2 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, while The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina holds a 4. 470 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects The Corner Bar / Charlie's Cantina and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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